Two militants among Sabzar Bhat killed in Tral Encounter

Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, who had succeeded Burhan Wani as the militant outfit’s chief, was among two militants killed during an hours-long encounter in Tral area of south Kashmir.

Bhat was among the militants trapped by security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district.

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Soimoh village of Tral, 36 km from Srinagar, following information about presence of top Hizbul Mujhaideen militants, including Bhat, in the area.